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2010 Specialized Roubaix Expert Compact vs 2011 Specialized Allez Steel Double

We can't match sizes for these two: one of them has no stack and reach for the sizes shown.

What changes on the Specialized Allez Steel Double

Frame stack
n/a
One of the bikes has no number for this
Frame reach
n/a
One of the bikes has no number for this
Wheelbase
−47 mm
Shorter: quicker to change direction
Head angle
±0.0°
About the same head angle
Chainstays
−13 mm
Shorter: livelier

The two frames

We can't draw these frames yet. The Specialized Roubaix Expert Compact numbers we have for size 58 are missing the reach and stack. The numbers below still compare.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Roubaix Expert Compact 58Specialized Allez Steel Double 54Difference
Head tube angle72.5°72.5°±0.0°
Seat tube angle73°73.5°+0.5°
Chainstay length418mm405mm−13 mm
Wheelbase1029mm982mm−47 mm
Standover824mm791mm−33 mm
Seat tube length540mm560mm+20 mm
Head tube length225mm122mm−103 mm

Differences are the Specialized Allez Steel Double minus the Specialized Roubaix Expert Compact. Full charts: 2010 Specialized Roubaix Expert Compact, 2011 Specialized Allez Steel Double.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Roubaix Expert CompactSpecialized Allez Steel Double

CalmSteeringQuick
PlayfulBalancePlanted

Each bike is ranked against the other road bikes on Quiver, on frame geometry alone. Not your hand position or ride feel.

What each ships with

The stock build of each bike's first listed trim. Parts that match are dimmed.

PartSpecialized Roubaix Expert CompactExpert CompactSpecialized Allez Steel DoubleSteel Double
FrameSpecialized Roubaix FACTReynolds 520
ShifterShimano UltegraShimano R400
DerailleurShimano UltegraShimano 2300
CassetteShimano UltegraShimano HG50
ChainShimano UltegraKMC Z51
CranksetShimano UltegraShimano 2300
WheelsetRoval Fusee ELnot listed
TireSpecialized Roubaix Pro IISpecialized All Condition Sport
BrakeShimano Ultegranot listed
StemSpecialized Pro-SetSpecialized Elite-Set
SaddleSpecialized AvatarSpecialized Riva
Forknot listedSpecialized Allez
Rimnot listedMavic CXP22

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